Dike Family
Business Records, 1804-1881

Mss: 1 1804-1881 D536

Historical Note:

James Dike of Dudley, Connecticut, moved to Thompson, Connecticut, in 1740, after buying land from his father-in-law, Samuel Narramore. The family stayed in the area for generations, involving themselves in all aspects of the growth of the town. During the 1820s, a number of manufacturing concerns sprung up around the junction of the Quinebaug and French Rivers. During that decade, Thomas and James Dike retained part ownership in a three story woolen mill, a saw mill, and homes for operatives. By the 1850s, Thompson was a prosperous town with the largest population in Windham (later Pomfret) County.

Scope and Content:

Collection contains day books, ledgers, accounts, and bills for George, Thomas, Polly and Samuel Dike. The bulk of the collection concerns George Dike. Majority of entries are for agricultural labor and products and providing transportation to surrounding towns.

Vol. 12 - Ledger, May 1858-November 1861.
Ledger includes accounts of which the bulk is for the Town of Thompson, teacher examinations at Center District, Pond District, and Jacobs School. Other accounts included are for James M. Willson, Henry Parker, Edward Shaw, Erastus Knight and Marion Elliott.

Vol. 13 - "Mr. George Dike in Account with S. Slater & Sons", May 1870-1874.
Volume includes a list of farm produce, provisions, and other items.